BIG PICTURE: Saying “Yes” to following Jesus is an immense joy with an incredible mission. You are his chosen method to influence your world. Who is your one?

TEXT: Matthew 4:18-22

KEY VERSE: “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” – Matthew 4:19

Jesus doesn’t choose the

; he chooses the

Reveal Answer

.

…for they were fishermen. (v 18)

He chose

. (Not the other way around.)

*“Come, follow me,” Jesus said… *(v 19)

Your number 1 calling is to be

Jesus.

*“Come, follow me,” Jesus said… *(v 19)

Anything of value is

.

*…immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. *(v 22)

The

response to following Jesus is reproduction.

Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (v19)

NEXT STEPS: Identify 5 people in your life that could benefit by having Jesus in their life. Write their names down. Commit to praying for them each day this week.